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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Restore Britain set to sweep Burnham to victory in Makerfield, new poll suggests

Restore Britain voters are set to sweep Andy Burnham to victory in Makerfield, according to a new poll that suggests a split in the right-wing vote could hamper Reform UK’s chances.

Constituency polling seen by The Independent suggests Rupert Lowe’s hard-right party has won over enough voters to prevent Nigel Farage’s candidate Robert Kenyon from claiming victory over Labour in the crucial by-election.

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